‘Won’t go unavenged’: India vows retaliation after militant attack kills five army personnel in Kathua

New Delhi: The killing of five armed forces personnel will not go unavenged and India will defeat the evil forces behind it’, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said.

A massive search operation is underway in the area, said an official.

“I express profound grief on the loss of five Bravehearts in a terrorist attack in Badnota, Kathua, and extend deepest condolences to the bereaved families. Their selfless service to the nation will always be remembered & their sacrifice will not go unavenged and India will defeat the evil forces behind the attack”, the Defence Secretary said, sending a strong message, which was shared on ‘X’ by a spokesperson of the defence ministry.

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was among five army personnel killed while as many others were injured in a militant attack on Monday.

Officials sources said that militant carried out the attack on army convoy near Badnota area of the district, leaving four army personnel including a JCO dead while six others were injured who are undergoing treatment. Later one of them succumbed to injuries, he said.